Event Manager - Education & Community Engagement

School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead planning, coordination and execution of professional learning and community engagement events. You will manage events from conception through completion, serving as liaison for partners, vendors and attendees while ensuring events meet organizational goals.

The role oversees all aspects of event operations, including timelines, logistics, budgeting, vendor management, attendee communications, and

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in in-person and event planning and management.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to think critically and strategically to solve problems.
The ability to thrive working in a deadline-driven environment both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
Monitors the budget and approves expenditures.
Establishes and sustains relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Establishes and executes day-to-day operational functions and goals of events to align with existing strategy.
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees.